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#17
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-3
Age: 24
Weight: 213 lbs
College: Shepherd
2024 SEASON
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TDS
2
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INT
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YDS
150
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RTG
131.47
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Who is Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent? The son of 'The Beast' and NFL feel-good storyInside Bears QB Tyson Bagent's improbable journey: 'He's different than anybody I've ever coached'Greenberg: Enjoy Bears rookie QB Tyson Bagent's story of faith, defying odds while you canHow Tyson Bagent beat P.J. Walker for Bears' backup QB job, and what comes next- Summary
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| WK | OPP | RESULT | COMP | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SCK | SCKY | RATE | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | FUM | LOST |
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Career Stats
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| SEASON | TEAM | G | GS | COMP | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SCK | SCKY | RATE | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | FUM | LOST |
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| 2023 | Chicago Bears | 5 | 4 | 94 | 143 | 859 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 35 | 71.4 | 23 | 109 | 4.7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 5 | 4 | 94 | 143 | 859 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 35 | 71.4 | 23 | 109 | 4.7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Biography
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Tyson Bagent | NFL | Spotrac.com- Enters second year with Bears in 2024
- Appeared in five games with four starts
- Completed 94 of 143 passes for three touchdowns
- Rushed 23 times for 109 yards with two touchdowns
- Became first undrafted rookie since at least 1960 to start a game at quarterback for the Bears
- Originally signed by the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Shepherd University in May 2023
2023 SEASON (BEARS):
- Made NFL debut in Week 6 against the Vikings, coming in for Justin Fields after he left with injury
- Finished the game completing 10 of 14 passes for 83 yards and rushing two times for four yards and one touchdown
- Became the first Bears undrafted rookie quarterback to enter a regular-season game since Caleb Hanie did so in Week 7 of the 2009 season at Cincinnati
- Connected with wide receiver DJ Moore for a 24-yard reception, leading to Bagent pushing in for a 1-yard touchdown run, marking first career touchdown
- Made first NFL start in Week 7 against the Raiders
- Became the first undrafted rookie since at least 1960 to start a game at quarterback for the Bears
- Became sixth-youngest Bears quarterback to win first start (23 years, 14 days)
- Recorded first career passing touchdown in Week 7
- Pushed in for a one-yard touchdown run to cap off a 10-play, 41-yard drive with
2:22 left in the fourth quarter in Week 8 against the Chargers - Marked second-career touchdown rush
- Finished the game completing 25-of-37 passes for 232 yards
- Reached 50 career completions in the fourth quarter
- Completed 18-of-30 passes for 220 yards with two touchdowns along with 70 rushing yards on eight attempts in Week 9
- First half numbers included 10-of-13 completions along with both touchdowns and a passer rating of 121.2, the eighth-highest passer rating in a first half by a Bears quarterback over the past five seasons
- Finished Week 10 completing 20-of-33 passes for 162 yards
- Reached 850 career passing yards in the fourth quarter
- On the season, completed 94 of 143 passes for 859 yards with three touchdowns and has rushed 23 times for 109 yards with two touchdowns in five games (four starts)
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video HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent finds Dante Pettis for 4-yard TD Bears receiver Dante Pettis hauls in the Tyson Bagent throw for a 4-yard score.
video CAN'T-MISS HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent's 25-yard TD dime lands perfect in Dante Pettis' breadbasket Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent and wide receiver Dante Pettis combine for their second touchdown in as many drives on a perfectly thrown ball.
video HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent dots Tommy Sweeney for 25-yard gain into red zone Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent finds tight end Tommy Sweeney for a 25-yard pickup.
video Bagent, Bates, Shelton on competition in camp, developing as a team | Press Conference Tyson Bagent, Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton address the media Friday at Halas Hall.
video Tyson Bagent discusses TNF victory | Press Conference Quarterback Tyson Bagent addresses the media following the Bears' Thursday night victory over the Panthers.
video HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent finds Tyler Scott to move chains on fourth down Quarterback Tyson Bagent rewards the Bears' fourth-down call with a chain-moving throw to wide receiver Tyler Scott.
video Tyson Bagent media availability Quarterback Tyson Bagent addresses the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall.
video Tyson Bagent postgame media availability | Press Conference Quarterback Tyson Bagent addresses the media following the Bears' Week 9 loss to the Saints.
video HIGHLIGHT: DJ Moore's first catch of game goes for 16-yard gain Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent hits receiver DJ Moore over the middle for a 16-yard pickup.
video HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent mashes turbo button on 20-yard scramble Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent scrambles through the Saints defense for a 20-yard gain.
video HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent gives his ALL on diving reach for first-down marker Bears quarterbackTyson Bagent fully extends to pick up the first down.
video HIGHLIGHT: Cole Kmet hauls in second TD of game Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent finds tight end Cole Kmet in the end zone for the duo's second score of the game.
video Tyson Bagent Wednesday media availability | Press Conference Quarterback Tyson Bagent addresses the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall.
video Tyson Bagent postgame media availability | Press Conference Quarterback Tyson Bagent meets the media following the Bears' Week 8 loss to the Chargers.
video HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent unloads cannon to Darnell Mooney for 41-yard opening play On the first play from scrimmage, Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent finds receiver Darnell Mooney deep down the field for 41 yards.
video HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent plunges for 1-yard TD run Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent finds the end zone from 1 yard out.
video Tyson Bagent on DJ Moore: "he's one of the best in the world" | Press Conference Quarterback Tyson Bagent addresses the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall.
video Tyson Bagent on first career NFL start | Press Conference Tyson Bagent meets the media following the Bears' Week 7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
video HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent finds D'Onta Foreman for 5-yard TD pass Running back D'Onta Foreman catches the Tyson Bagent pass and finds the end zone for a 5-yard touchdown reception.
video Tyson Bagent on potentially making his first NFL start | Press Conference Quarterback Tyson Bagent addresses the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall.
video Tyson Bagent on first NFL opportunity | Press Conference Quarterback Tyson Bagent meets the media Sunday at Soldier Field.
video Tyson Bagent rushes for a 1-yard touchdown Quarterback Tyson Bagent finds the end zone from 1 yard out.
video Bagent, Kmet, Jones on roster cuts | Press Conference Quarterback Tyson Bagent, tight end Cole Kmet and defensive lineman Justin Jones address the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall.
video Fields and Bagent discuss end of preseason | Press Conference Quarterbacks Justin Fields and Tyson Bagent address the media on Saturday at Soldier Field.
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